Iron Cross First Class 1914 - Hansen certificate_of_authenticity ) Naming is officially impressed

) Naming is officially impressed in large block capitals

one of 353 awarded to several anti-aircraft batteries in the Defence of London for the downing of the German Zepplein L15

The obverse features a profile portrait of George VI facing right

he volunteered for service in Submarines and

one clasp: TEL-EL-KEBIR

Iron Cross First Class 1914 - Hansen certificate_of_authenticity ) Naming is officially impressedIron Cross First Class 1914 Iron core, magnetic, silver framed, vaulted (42. 60x45. 50), with large silver screw plate (45mm), maker marked "M. HANSEN D. R. G. M. 650006 800". Highly desirable Crosses by this maker were known to be favorites of German WWI flying aces like Oswald Boelcke. Considerable rust spots, good fair condition.